The Manual Therapist

From Physiopedia

1 Introduction
2 Who Is The Manual Therapist
3 Religioso Physical Therapy Services
4 Continuing Education
5 The Edge
6 Contact

Introduction

The Manual Therapist is a popular blog that promotes the highest level of Physical Therapy practice.

Who Is The Manual Therapist

Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, MS, MTC, CertMDT, CFC, CSCS, FMS, FAAOMPT, graduated from D'Youville College in 1998 with a dual Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science in Physical Therapy. His interests in Orthopaedics and Manual Therapy lead him to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine. Studying under Stanley Paris, Ph.D, PT, internationally known for his manual skills and knowledge of the spine as well as his distinguished faculty, Dr.Religioso earned his DPT and Manual Therapy Certification in 2000. He later became credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine in 2000, and in 2008 became one of four mentors in the country who can train orthopaedic manual therapy to MDT Diplomats, of which there are only several hundred in the world.

Thanks to extensive training and certification from Dr. Mariano Rocabado, PT, of Chile, one of the world’s foremost experts in treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, Dr. Religioso became certified in evaluation and treatment of oromaxillary, craniofacial, and temporomandibular pain in 2005. Later in 2005, he obtained Fellow status in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and serves as a mentor for future Fellows through Daemen College’s Fellowship in OMPT program. He recently became certified in FMS level 1 in December 2011. Dr. Religioso is adjunct faculty of D’Youville College, Daemen College, and SUNY at Buffalo, where he teaches orthopaedic manual physical therapy in the DPT programs.

Religioso Physical Therapy Services

Religioso Physical Therapy Services, based in Lake View, NY, was founded by Dr. Erson Religioso III in 2009. Services are provided exclusively at Rose Physical Therapy and include orthopaedic manual physical therapy evaluation and treatment.

Continuing Education

Continuing education courses are taught at D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY and Daemen College in Amherst, NY. Courses in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy include:

Spinal Thrust Manipulation
Comprehensive Soft Tissue Manipulation
Craniomandibular, Oromaxillary, and Facial Pain
Neurodynamics and Mobilization
Extremity Manual Therapy
Chart Audit/review

D'Youville College will be starting a Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy soon with courses to be taught by Dr. Religioso.

The Edge

Developed by Dr Religioso, The EDGE is a 300 grade stainless steel tool for assisted soft tissue manipulation. It has Multiple edges to contour to different areas of the body a sharper edge for superficial tissue work, a more Dull edge for deeper tissue work, a larger handle that fits most hands and makes it easier to hold and is a high quality tool for less money than competing tools. The EDGE is made in America by US Veterans!

Hear what Dr Religioso has to say about The Edge:

"I have always been interested in other big name approaches but did not want to pay the prices. I am an orthopaedic manual therapist who teaches in both APTA and AAOMPT accredited fellowship programs. I developed my own tool with different edges for different areas of the body. It is lightweight, has a comfortable grip, and even certified practitioners of the "other" techniques have used it and found it more comfortable and easier to use. It's several tools in one!"